Behavioral Health Clinical Coordinator - Outpatient

Centerstone is among the nation's leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people's lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!

JOB DESCRIPTION:

- Must possess an LCPC, LCSW, LMFT, or be license-eligible in Illinois.

- This is a behavioral health leadership position and is not a clinical research

or healthcare administration role.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Clinical Coordinator provides clinical leadership, supervision, and support for outpatient behavioral health services. This position is responsible for supervising therapists, counselors, interns, and practicum students; promoting clinical excellence; supporting staff development; and ensuring compliance with agency, state, and regulatory standards. The Clinical Coordinator also maintains a small clinical caseload and works collaboratively with leadership to support program growth, quality improvement, and positive client outcomes.

This position is intended for experienced behavioral health professionals with strong clinical, supervisory, and leadership skills. Candidates should possess experience providing mental health services and supporting multidisciplinary treatment teams.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides clinical supervision and consultation to clinicians and interns/practicum students, as assigned to assure quality of services. Assists with training new staff/Interns/practicum students.
• Make necessary decisions in the absence of Clinical Manager to assure program continuity. Act in consultation with other Managers and Director as needed.
• Provides outpatient counseling services utilizing evidence-based methodologies to provide excellent clinical services. Prepares for and conducts individual, group, and family therapy for assigned caseload.
• Assists clients in developing an individualized treatment plan, must be person centered, family centered, and service centered. Monitors client progress in treatment and participates in treatment plan reviews as assigned. Updates treatment plans as appropriate. Submits treatment plans at all stages for medical review, if applicable.
• Conducts intake for clients entering services, including explaining services, gathering information needed on intake materials, ensuring service recipient understands all forms, assuring signature on appropriate contracts and consents, and submitting materials for processing, as assigned. Conducts assessments and write assessment summaries, as assigned.
• Assists clients with making linkages with internal and external resources as outlined in treatment plan and in coordination with Integrated Healthcare Services. Maintains appropriate contact with referral sources including providing information on client progress, behavior, and needs (with appropriate releases), and maintaining ongoing consultation when appropriate.
• Assists client in making discharge plans and provide follow up services as assigned.
• Attends staff meetings, clinical staffings, and other internal meetings as assigned. Participates on committees as assigned, including quality assurance functions. Maintains appropriate communication with other employees and work as an effective member of treatment team.
• Monitors urinalysis, breathalyzer, and other testing as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods.
• Skill in team building
• Skill in problem-solving
• Knowledge of community geographical awareness and of community and agency resources
• Knowledge of inpatient treatment resources, including appropriate admission procedures

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Level

Master's Degree in Human Services

Years of Experience

Demonstrated skill in performing clinical services

Certification/Licensure

Clinical License required. SAS staff must have certification or licensure within the required time frame mandated by DASA Staff Qualifications (or within 2 years of hire, whichever comes first).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Standing - 20%

Sitting - 80%

Squatting - Occasional

Kneeling - Occasional

Bending - Occasional

Driving - Occasional

Lifting - Occasional

DISCLAIMER

The duties and responsibilities described in this document are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

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Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy:

• Medical, dental, and vision health coverage

• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

• 403b retirement plan with company match

• Paid time off and ten paid holidays

• AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)

• Employee Resource Groups

• Continuing education opportunities

• Employee Assistance Program

Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We treat all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect.

At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our Culture.

Our approach to culture is to create an environment that encourages, supports and celebrates the voices and experiences of our employees. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, respect, integrity and expertise that powers our innovation and connects us to each other, our clients and the communities we serve.

Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety.